Romans 13:8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loves another has fulfilled the law. I. THE PROPRIETY OF THE DIRECTION IN THE TEXT. 1. To be in debt will expose us to defraud others of their just due. 2. Is injurious to the general interests of society. 3. Involves whole families in suffering. 4. Subjects us to great sacrifices. 5. Is prejudicial to our improvement in useful knowledge. 6. Is unfavourable to religion. 7. Is in direct opposition to God's command. II. SOME CONSIDERATIONS TO AID A STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH IT. 1. Debt, however long foreborne, will one day be required. 2. Remember the worth of time. 3. Avoid luxury. 4. Never exceed your income. 5. Never despise honest labour. 6. Avoid depending on speculation and artifice. 7. Never neglect the duties of religion. (J. W. Cannon, M.A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. |
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